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Jackson, Tennessee

Introduction to Jackson, Tennessee

Jackson, Tennessee, in Madison county, is 76 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 59,643.

Jackson History

Jackson was originally known as Alexandria. It was first settled in the early 1800s. In 1822, the city was renamed Jackson after Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States. The city was founded in 1821. In the same year, it became the county seat of the newly formed Madison County. Prior to the American Civil War, the city developed as a railroad junction. The Mobile and Ohio Railroad was the first to enter the area in 1851.

Jackson and nearby Attractions

  • Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum
  • Jackson Plaza Shopping Center
  • Cypress Grove Nature Park
  • Lake Graham
  • Britton Lane Battlefield
  • Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Area

Things To Do In Jackson

Jackson is home to Cypress Grove Park. A visit to the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum, the Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Area and the Britton Lane Battlefield may prove interesting to those hoping to learn more about the region’s history. The Old Hickory Mall Shopping Center, the Lynnwood Place Shopping Center, the Bemis Square Shopping Center, the Hollywood Shopping Center and the Oak Hill Shopping Center are some of the local shopping destinations. The Highland Green Golf Course and Jackson Country Club provide facilities for local golfers. Local celebrations include the African Street Festival, the Casey Jones Day, Rockabilly Festival, Bluegrass Festival, the Casey Jones Village Old Time Music Festival and the West Tennessee State Fair.

Jackson Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Jackson Higher Education

Jackson State Community College, Lane College, Union University, Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson and Lambuth University are the local institutions of higher education.

High Points

Jackson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyJackson Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Jackson Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%Jackson Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Jackson Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Jackson Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Jackson College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Jackson Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Jackson, TN

Comparing Jackson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens63
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Women59
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men38
Male Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use410
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents82
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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